Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Reclaim 1,700 Level At Close

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict, alongside Malaysia’s stronger Industrial Production Index (IPI) data.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday In Line With Regional Market Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, tracking regional markets which rose after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential end to the war with Iran.

Crude Oil Retreats From US$100 Per Barrel As G7 Signals Readiness To Release Emergency Reserves

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Oil prices retreated from their highest level since 2022 to below US$100 per barrel on Tuesday after the Group of Seven (G7) signalled its readiness to release emergency reserves, easing some of the market anxiety triggered by the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. 

Short Selling Of Three O&G Companies' Shares Suspended Today

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The short selling under intraday short-selling (IDSS) for three oil and gas-related (O&G) companies on Bursa Malaysia has been suspended for the rest of the day today.

Horizon Quantum Unveils Anticipated Board Members, Chief Legal Officer 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd (Horizon Quantum) has announced expected new members of its board of directors and a key addition to its leadership team.

Photonics Sector Could Expand Malaysia’s OSAT Market To US$4.6 Bln By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) industry could see new opportunities from the growing photonics sector, with the market projected to expand to about US$4.6 billion by 2030 as demand for optical networking infrastructure rises.

CMP To Boost Vibrancy Of Malaysia’s Capital Market -- MBSB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd is positive on the Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026–2030, saying the blueprint could enhance the vibrancy of Malaysia’s capital market.

InterSystems Appoints Tim Ferris As VP, Healthcare Practice

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering over one billion health records globally, announced the appointment of Tim Ferris as vice president (VP), Healthcare Practice.

JS-SEZ: Presence Of Semiconductor 'Queen Bee’ Expected To Create New Ecosystem

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

JOHOR BAHRU, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to become a catalyst for developing a new ecosystem in the advanced semiconductor manufacturing sector in Johor through the entry of an industry-leading company, or a “queen bee,” into the state in the near future.

Household Financial Discipline As Important As National Economic Resilience, Says Academician

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Household financial discipline is just as critical as national economic resilience, particularly amid global uncertainties that could affect prices, incomes and overall financial stability.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As Wall Street Rebound Lifts Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s rebound after US President Donald Trump signalled that the conflict with Iran could end soon.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar Amid Improved Risk Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by improved risk sentiment, although caution lingered in global markets amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, an analyst said.